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Grove Gallery & Studios celebrates five years in business

Meg Dedyne
September 8, 2013

A homegrown art gallery nestled in downtown East Lansing celebrated five years of survival and growth Sunday with food, community art projects and camaraderie. Several community members came to join a Celebrating Survival event at Grove Gallery & Studios, 325A Grove St. The event included group participation in a weaving using mixed materials, seeing the upgraded space and enjoying a versatile mix of the 12 members’ latest works.

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Police investigating on-campus moped thefts

Katie Abdilla
September 8, 2013

MSU police are investigating a string of on-campus moped thefts they believe were orchestrated by minors from Lansing. MSU police Detective Lorrie Bates said between 10 and 15 student-owned mopeds were stolen from campus during Welcome Week. The thefts initially began in April, when about 20 mopeds were stolen within the three-week period before the spring 2013 semester ended.

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E.L. Library welcomes international students

April Jones
September 8, 2013

Libraries are known for the abundance of resources they provide to the community, whether it’s in the form of books, computer access or expert advice. On Sunday, the East Lansing Public Library, hosted its fourth annual East Lansing Welcomes the World event, informing and feeding MSU international students as an act of welcoming them to their new community.

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After in-class rant, professor relieved of courses

Geoff Preston
September 6, 2013

English professor William Penn was relieved of his teaching responsibilities by the Office of the Provost on Thursday but will remain a full-time employee of the university after an anti-Republican lecture last week that drew fire from university officials and students.

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Hookah popular despite city moratorium on future lounges

Ariel Ellis
September 5, 2013

Despite a city-mandated ban on opening additional smoke shops and hookah bars in East Lansing, business owners said the hookah trend still is thriving.

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ASMSU discusses future projects at first meeting of school year

Nolly Dakroury
September 5, 2013

ASMSU hosted its first meeting of the semester on Thursday, discussing future projects the organization will look to tackle now that they are past their summer feud with the university. ASMSU President Evan Martinak said the undergraduate student government is in a better place now than it was on June 21, when they were still struggling with the university’s decision to request the organization move funds to on-campus accounts.

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Living City- Chopping up locks

Julia Nagy
September 5, 2013

For hair stylist Vanessa Dungey and her clients, a haircut isn’t just a few snips and out the door. It’s a chance to catch up, not with just a client, but a friend. To share what’s new — the weddings, the graduations and sometimes gossip.

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ASMSU preparing to lose business office manager

Nolly Dakroury
September 5, 2013

The struggle of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, continues with potential changes to the front office of the organization in the near future. Now, Maryalice Chester, business office manager for the past three years, is at risk of losing her job.

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Small iron oxide particles cause red water alerts, officials say

Celeste Bott
September 5, 2013

Current students likely already are familiar with red water alerts: emails sent to students from MSU’s Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, or IPF, warning that maintenance might discolor campus water. Water supplied for MSU is groundwater, which sometimes can lead to a color change, IPF Director of Utilities Robert Ellerhorst said.

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Brewing A New Course

Justine McGuire
September 4, 2013

While some students are enjoying alcoholic beverages at the bar, others are learning how to make them in the classroom.

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Fire rips through Phoenix co-op

Katie Abdilla
September 4, 2013

City officials still are putting the pieces together after a Wednesday morning fire at Phoenix cooperative house destroyed at least four rooms and temporarily displaced all of 29 its residents.

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Wanderer's Teahouse to be replaced by mac 'n' cheese restaurant

Ariel Ellis
September 4, 2013

Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe is not returning, but a new restaurant offering 14 varieties of macaroni and cheese hopes to steal the hearts and stomachs of East Lansing residents in its stead. Taking the former home of Wanderer’s Teahouse at 547 E. Grand River Ave. is Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac N’ Cheez, which will offer soup, sandwiches and varieties of macaroni and cheese, as well as options to add your own toppings. The business plans to open its doors Dec. 1.

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East Lansing Farmer's Market gets $35,000 in grant funding

Meg Dedyne
September 4, 2013

The East Lansing’s Farmer’s Market is set to undergo a major face-lift this year, thanks to an award through a state-funded grant program. The market, which marked its five-year anniversary this summer, recently obtained a $35,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or MEDC, to improve what city officials call an already thriving attraction. Among other things, MEDC is known for the Pure Michigan campaign.